World's Most Extravagant Party in Dubai

Billionaire tycoon Sol Kerzner will launch a new resort in Dubai with a $25 million party featuring a massive fireworks display that will be visible from space.
The grand opening of the $1.5 billion Atlantis, The Palm, will have 2,000 guests and last four days

In developing Atlantis, The Palm, Kerzner International Holdings has once again recreated the myth of Atlantis, the legendary island that sank into the ocean - the original being the Atlantis, Paradise Island located in The Bahamas.

Atlantis Hotel will be two towers with a total of 1,500 rooms, with two monorail stations linking it to the main stalk of the Palm Jumeirah.

The Palm, is set to be one of the most luxurious resorts in the Middle East, with 360 degree water views. The hotel will feature 16 restaurants from acclaimed chefs such as Santi Santamaria, Giorgio Locatelli, Nobu Matsuhisa and Michel Rostang.

An 11 million liter marine habitat that is home to more than 65,000 marine animals will be the focus of the property.

Approximately 6,000 palms, and over half a million shrubs and ground cover were used to create the landscape.
Rising 30 metres high, the center-piece of the water park is the Mesopotamian-style Ziggurat.

The opening of the resort is schedule for September 24, 2008.